The "Montgomery Brothers" and "Celsi Wines" on the west face are still hanging in there, but are not in too great shape either. New high-rise construction is currently taking place on the north side of this property and I wonder if this building will survive; it would be nice to see it, and its signs, preserved. It appears the windows have been replaced so that's a good sign.
1996, south face:
2006, south face:
2007, west face:
1 comment:
This building served as the warehouse for (my grandfather)George A. Celsi's "House of Celsi Wines, Inc." from c. 1945-1957. He also owned the Basket Grocery Stores, the largest one at S.W. Park and Washington Streets in downtown Portland and later owned automotive dealerships outside of Portland. I also recall that the Natural Gas Company might have had their sign on the building at one time.
Post a Comment